The new Formula One: A turbo age

Twice World Driving Champion Niki Lauda rejoined Grand Prix racing in the thick of the ground effects revolution - wicked, rock-hard race cars that forced themselves to the track while achieving gut-wrenching cornering speeds. But these god-forsaken suckers were banned and a tremendous new era in Formula One technology is emerging. This fascinating book fully explores the ground effects dead end. Lauda reveals the rampant aerodynamic advances based on the dramatically proven advantage of superior downforce. These new-era cars are exciting to watch and create a purer sense of racing for the driver. So, it's a whole new age of aerodynamics. It's a new age of turbos, too! Lauda engagingly analyzes today's great engine variety competing in Formula One's hotbed. Each requires different driving techniques and there are good and bad aspects of their diverse configurations. Lauda explains the intriguing design theories behind these sophisticated, temperamental machines and demonstrates how they actually perform on the track. He then turns to the sport's future power - would you believe 700 water-injected horses! And The New Formula One: A Turbo Age details the new, exciting and futuristic in suspensions, space-age materials, tires and many other state-of-the-art racing developments. Plus, you join Niki at the races. See how he mentally and physically prepares for the grueling task of attacking the track and a star-studded field of competitors. Tune in to his actual race tactics and watch him monitor changes in his car. With 12 pages in full color - more than 135 illustrations total - an analysis of racetracks worldwide and much more, The New Formula One: A Turbo Age is Niki Lauda's best book yet...one you won't want to miss.